Kombu

What is Kombu

A type of black seaweed used in Japanese cuisine. Kombu is one of the two key ingredients used in dashi stock. Buy kombu in health food stores or in Asian grocery stores. Kombu is available in many dried forms including strips, cut squares, and in little bundles (shown).

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